BEIMUN XIX


IRAQ
TURKEY
GA1
Isaac
Maiti
GA2
Thomas

GA3
Maaike
Caro
ECOSOC
Kat
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Disarmament Commission

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Environment Commission
Rahul

Special Committee 1
Flo
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Special Committee 2
Maddie
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Youth Committee

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Deadlines:

  • Research done by – February 5th
  • Resolution done by – February 22nd
  • Conference Date – March 8, 2012 to March 11, 2012



General Assembly



1st Committee: Disarmament and International Security
Preventing paramilitary groups from the acquisition and accumulation of small arms and light weapons

Measures to combat bioterrorism

Measures to eliminate the dangers posed by landmines

The question of the ppropriate degree of stringency of air travel security measures



2nd Committee: Economic and Financial
The question of policies and regulations concerning genetic patents

The development of physical and human capital in developing nations

Measures to monitor and regulate the use of capital controls

The regulation of medication pricing policies particularly pertaining to pharmaceutical companies and agencies



3rd Committee: Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural
The regulation of international organ trafficking

The issue of violence directed towards the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transsexual (LGBT) community

The preservation of indigenous and native cultures in developed countries

Measures to combat cyber bullying



Economic and Social Council
Evaluating international measures to financially support the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) from various issues created through global climate change.

Measures to protect and preserve UNESCO Cultural Heritage sites

Reassessing financial assistance policies in fostering transparency and sustainable development in LEDCs

Evaluating the global accessibility of medication and treatments to prevent epidemic outbreaks



Human Rights Council
The question of acceptable government procedure when reacting to both peaceful and violent citizen riots

The integration and equal treatment of people with different religious backgrounds particularly in LEDCs

The issue of Women and Children trafficking in areas of armed conflict

Promoting the right for LEDCs to develop with consideration of climate and economic limitations



Disarmament Commission
Implementing international frameworks to combat cyber warfare and terrorism

Establishing confidence and security building measures for space security

Organizing multilateral approaches to the nuclear fuel cycle

Effective management and control of stockpiles to reduce accumulation of surplus weapons



Environment Commission
The issue of efficient waste management after hydrological disasters

The issue of introducing harmful non-native species into ecosystems.

The question of clean water distribution in rural areas, especially in sub-Saharan regions.

Combating the issue of algae blooms and their detrimental effects on maritime environments.



Special Conference on Promotion of Equality Sub-Committee 1
Promoting the acceptance of previously incarcerated people in member states.

Ensuring the equal opportunities for religious groups to express their beliefs in member states.

Measures to prevent the increasing income inequality in developing countries

The protection and empowerment of domestic immigrants in developed countries.



Special Conference on Promotion of Equality Sub-Committee 2
Evaluating international measures to financially support the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) from various issues created through global climate change.

Protection of Indigenous, Ancient, and Traditional Knowledge including customs

Measures to counter governmental corruption and exploitation in order to stimulate and benefit economies in developing nations.

Evaluating the global accessibility of medication and treatments to prevent epidemic outbreaks



Youth Assembly
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Topics for the Youth Assembly will be posted at a later date.